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Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882. Creator: Unknown
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Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882. Creator: Unknown
Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882
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Banjo Banjo Player Hotel Illustrations Jean Blackwell Hutson Division New York Public Library Nypl Public Library Schomburg Center For Research Servant Servants Service Vizetelly And Company Vizetelly Co Vizetelly Company
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This photograph, taken in 1882, depicts the cozy and functional workspace of the servants' office at the prestigious Mount Vernon Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The image, preserved in the Jean Blackwell Hutson Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library, offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of African American hotel staff during the late 19th century in the United States. Three individuals, two men and one woman, are seen busily engaged in their duties. The man on the left, dressed in a crisp uniform, plays a banjo, adding a melodic backdrop to the bustling scene. The man in the center, wearing an apron and holding a broom, appears to be preparing to clean a guest's room. The woman, dressed in a simple yet elegant uniform, sits at a desk, likely managing the hotel's records or handling correspondence. The Mount Vernon Hotel, a prominent establishment in Baltimore's thriving African American community, was known for its exceptional service and commitment to employing a large number of black staff members. This photograph serves as a testament to the diverse range of occupations and professions available to African Americans during this period, from domestic service to music and administration. The black and white image, reminiscent of the era's illustrations, showcases the intricate details of the servants' office, including the wooden desk, the wall-mounted shelves, and the various tools and instruments scattered around the room. This photograph is not only an important historical document but also a beautiful work of art that captures the spirit of a bygone era.
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